Thursday Inspiration: Montessori Toddler Room Ideas

mon·tes·so·ri

A system of education for young children that seeks to develop natural interests and activities rather than use formal teaching methods.

Finnian’s Montessori Toddler RoomImage source: ApartmentTherapy.com

As we begin to transition our son to his own bedroom I began looking at options for how to set up his space. The one style that seems safe and nurturing is the “Montesori” style. I personally consider a floor bed much safer than a crib.

Children’s bedrooms should clearly reflect their personalities and current interests. Below are some tips from montessori.org.

Accessible (and limited) toys

Floor bed

An accessible closet

Make sure that your child’s clothes chest has drawers that are the right height for him or her to open and look inside. Label the drawers: underwear, socks, etc.

Decorate the walls with high quality art prints of children or animals hung at the child’s eye level.

Even though on their own they may tend to create chaos, young children have a tremendous need and love for an orderly environment.

Everything should have its own place and the environment should be organized to make it easy for the child to maintain a neat, well organized atmosphere.